Killer Queen
Killer Queen by Katy Perry is a feminine-leaning eau de parfum from 2013 in the budget price tier. It opens with plum, bergamot and red berries, moves into damask rose, jasmine and violet and dries down to patchouli, cashmere wood and white musk. Expect around 6 hours of wear, and it projects at a moderate level.
Notes, explained
Opening
- Plum Dark, wine-like and slightly stewed. Autumnal.
- Bergamot Sharp citrus with a faint bitter edge. The opening of about half of all men's fragrances.
- Red Berries Generic jammy berry blend. Bright, sweet and crowd-pleasing.
Heart
- Damask Rose The rich, jammy, honeyed rose. Deep and slightly wine-like.
- Jasmine Heady, sweet and slightly animal underneath. Rarely subtle.
- Violet Powdery, sweet and a bit retro. Parma Violets in flower form.
Dry-down
- Patchouli Damp earth and dark chocolate. Either you love it or it's your least favourite note.
- Cashmere Wood Soft, fuzzy, slightly musky wood. Adds a blurred warmth.
- White Musk Clean, soft, laundry-like. The 'smells like nothing but better' note.
Smells like this
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